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2012 Volkswagen Jetta and 2017 Lexus RX Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Lexus RX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 109.8 in | -5.4 in |
| Length | 182.2 in | 192.5 in | -10.3 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 74.6 in | -4.6 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 67.7 in | -10.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 4222 lb. | -1065 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.6 in | -56.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.1 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 57.6 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 | -40.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX
| 2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX
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